RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00845
 					COUNSEL:  NONE
					HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reentry (RE) code “3A” which denotes “1st term airman who 
separates before completing 36 months (60 months for 6-year 
enlistee) on current enlistment and who has no known 
disqualifying factors or ineligibility conditions except grade, 
skill level, and insufficient TAFMS” be changed to “1M” which 
denotes “Eligible to reenlist” or any other RE code to allow 
reenlistment in the Armed Forces.  


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The RE code “3A” given to him upon his honorable discharge is 
unjust given his military record and outstanding performance 
while on active duty.  

He understands he separated during his first term but he did not 
separate before completing 36 months of service per RE Code 
“3A.”

He should have an RE code that allows reenlistment in the Air 
Force without restriction given his impeccable military service 
and achievements attained in such a short amount of time.  

The applicant provides no rationale as to why the Board should 
consider his untimely application.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 10 Apr 07, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

According to a Personnel Processing Application (PPA) Voluntary 
Separation printout dated 7 Dec 10, the applicant requested a 
voluntary separation for miscellaneous reasons effective 5 Jan 
11.  The reason he provided for the separation request was that 
he was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 
(COPD) and was unable to run without having to stop and use his 
inhaler; he could not perform the duties required for his 
current Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) of security forces.  

On 5 Jan 11, he was honorably released from active duty with RE 
code “3A” and a narrative reason for separation of 
“Miscellaneous-General Reasons.”  He was credited with 3 years, 
8 months and 26 days of active service.   


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating that RE Code “3A” is the 
correct RE code.  The applicant contends that the RE code “3A” 
is for members who separate before completing 36 months service.  
This is true for 4 year enlistees.  However, the “3A” RE code 
also applies for members who did not complete 60 months of a 
6 year enlistment.  Based on the applicant being on a 6 year 
enlistment and separating before completing 60 months of his 
enlistment, RE code “3A” is correct per AFI 36-2606, 
Reenlistment in the USAF.   

A complete copy of the DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 8 May 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by 
existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  We took 
notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the 
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and 
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility 
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.


THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and the 
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of 
newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this 
application.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-00845 in Executive Session on 20 Jan 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	 , Panel Chair
	 , Member
	 , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 24 Feb 14.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 28 Mar 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 May 14.